Addiction in a Family Business: Considerations and Solutions

Addiction concerns in family businesses raise unique and complex challenges for the advisor, family office and corporate leadership. This article provides an overview of the many policy and procedural issues all stakeholders face when it comes to addressing substance use, with an emphasis on family held entities.

Some of the topics include:

• Incidence rates from advisor experience and statistical perspective
• Risk factors in a family business that can set the stage for substance use disorders
• Signs and symptoms
• How to raise concerns and if validated, treatment considerations